714 Vermont Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
785-856-7827
www.localburger.com
newsletter@localburger.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm
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Dear Friends of Local Burger,
The essence of Local Burger is about bringing prosperity and recognition back to the farmer and rancher...the people that provide us with food (an important job). Particularly, the producers that practice their art in a sustainable and reverent way. A way that is nourishing to the people that actually eat their food, the land, animals, local cultures and economies.
The Local Burger newsletter will feature a profile of some of the folks that supply our food, seasonal specials (check them out below!!) and events, and always an amazing coupon (that you should use so we know this newsletter is getting read!).
Local Burger wants to do better...better customer service, improved menu and we want to share what we learn about how the people that provide our food here produce, create and practice their art.
We are looking forward to "Meet Your Farmers, Suppliers and Rancher Nights" - with free samples and demonstrations. From wine to chocolate and pork to tofu, we want to share why heritage breeds, pasture raised, grass-fed only, organic, non-gmo, additive free, gluten free quality food can matter to all of us.
Local Burger is excited to connect you to these local food stars - artists who are passionate about what they are doing. They're on a journey that took them to a place where profit was not all that mattered....quality, relationships, health and culture came into the equation. It may not be the easiest way...but for some of us it is the only way.
I hope you enjoy the feature on Jason Wiebe's Dairy. My visit was eye opening - What a quality operation! Be sure to check out the coupon at the end of the newsletter so you can appreciate his fine product free of charge :)
With Sincere Thanks,
Hilary
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Focus on the Farmer
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As many of you know Local Burger is about bringing you the highest quality food and ingredients we can find, and our cheese is no exception. Jason Wiebe Dairy has been our cheese of choice since the doors opened here at Local Burger four years ago. Hilary recently took a trip to the family owned (three generations and going) and operated farm in Durham, Kansas, to see how the Wiebe's produce the best quality cheese.
Jason Wiebe adds finely ground good salt to a batch.
Twelve years ago Jason Wiebe took over the family dairy business that was started by his grandfather on the same farm they make the award winning cheese today. The 135 cows they host are all born and raised on the family farm. The Wiebe's understand that their livelihood depends on the quality of their milk and cheese and are constantly making efforts to improve that quality. They use no additives and carefully test every batch of milk produced on the family farm for antibiotics. Jason Wiebe is a State Certified Antibiotic Tester and is evaluated and certified yearly. If a single trace of antibiotics is found in the milk or cheese, the entire batch is thrown out. What a waste, some of you may be saying but, it is the only way for the Wiebe's to ensure their customers that they are, in fact, receiving the best quality cheese.
Equipment used in testing for antibiotics.
Jason, and his wife Sheri, started out small in their kitchen with the Home Cheesemaker Book. They visited several cheese making plants to expand their knowledge and even spent a day at Kansas State University watching them make cheese and receiving instructions. After becoming comfortable with the process they began making 40 lbs at a time before expanding to their current batch size of 550 lbs. In the beginning they were only allowed to sell their cheese directly from the farm. At the time they did not have a pasturizing system and their raw milk cheese was not aged to the standards of the FDA, and so could not sell retail. That, of course, has changed and the Wiebe's pasturize their own milk, on location and age their raw milk cheese to the standards of the FDA and are now able to sell to several Hen House and Price Chopper locations throughout Kansas City. Customers can still purchase the cheese directly from the farm, or order over the internet through their website, www.jasonwiebedairy.com. There are over 10 varieties including the award-winning, Eleanor's Jalapeno Cheddar. This cheese received 2nd place in the Natural Flavored Cheese Class at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin in 2006. New to their selection is a Raw Milk White Cheddar as well as several flavored varieties.
Aaron Herbel separates the curds from the whey.
Aaron Herbel flipping blocks of the curd blocks that will soon become cheese.
If you are anything like us, here at Local
Burger, and genuinely care about where your food comes from and what
goes into it, please visit the Jason Wiebe Dairy website and order
yourself some delicious, artisan cheese!
We are also looking to expand our cheese selection at Local Burger and would like some input. Let us know which Jason Wiebe Dairy variety you would like to top your burger by sending an email to, info@localburger.com.
Colby Cheese
Jalapeno Cheese
Raw Milk White Cheddar Cheese
Hot Habanero Cheese
Cajon Cheese
Southwest Chipotle Cheese
Dill Weed Cheese
Garlic & Herb Cheese
White Cheddar with Garden Vegetable
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Special Screening at Liberty Hall
November 12th @ 7pm
Panel Discussion to Follow with Filmmaker Chris Taylor, Dan Nagangast of Kansas Rural Center and more!
The Merc will have a table featuring local favorites and Local Burger will be there offering samples.
COME SEE WHAT THE FIGHT IS ABOUT!
"FOOD FIGHT brings us all to the table! Literally. Food Fight guides us into
actively participating in our common need of nourishment. From farmer's
markets to restaurants, to what we can "do for ourselves"
by putting in a garden and the choices we make at grocery stores. This
documentary takes us into the community building aspects of our food
system. It brings our awareness to the personal level."
- Alan Rhodes, Commercial Greenhouse Owner for 34 years
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Local-Organic Sweet Potato Fries - cooked up in organic palm kernel oil topped with Redmond's Real Salt - YUM
Local and Organic Fried Green Tomatoes from the student farm at JCCC. Served with Cider Vinegar Honey sauce and our Vegan Remoulade Sauce. They are gluten, egg, dairy, corn and wheat-free.
"The absolute best fried green tomatoes that I have ever had!" -Local Burger Customer
Turkey is back!!! From a new provider, Good Shepard Poultry Ranch.Frank Reese is known nationally for his outstanding heritage & pasture raised turkeys. The best of the best. Available Friday, October 23rd. Come Gobble Gobble it up!
Our Seasonal Quinoa-Millet Pilaf has had a variety of local veggies added to it lately. Ask your server what we're serving today!
Have you tried the new Goat Burger?? It's becoming a favorite for many. Top it with Goatsbeard Farm Feta.
SOUP! We have a new chef in the kitchen! Micheal Sweeney is making some super creative, seasonal and amazing soups - always dairy, egg and gluten free and (believe it or not) totally delicious. Hilary said the soups he makes remind her of a favorite Van Morrison song... 'Warm Love'
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Local Burger strives to do better everyday. Please send any suggestions or comments to: info@localburger.com
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FREE! FREE Slice of Jason Wiebe Dairy Cheddar Cheese
FREE! with the mention of this newsletter!
FREE!
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Offer Expires: 10/31/09
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